Pet Health Blog

There aren't any pets in the White House now, but that hasn't been the norm throughout American history.

Trump is the first US President in nearly 170 years without any four-legged or feathered companions for Americans to adore!

The only other petless Commanders in Chief was the 11th President: James Polk, who served from 1845 - 1849.

Calvin Coolidge & Teddy Roosevelt had the most pets - the White House lawn was more like a zoo!

Since it's President's Day, we've gathered some interesting facts about presidential pets for you about the most off-the-wall animals that have lived on the grounds and the most interesting pet names (we've had some creative presidents with a good sense of humor!)

Most Unusual Pets

There have been plenty of dogs, cats, birds, and horses in the White House, but many presidents had a taste for exotic pets...

We can only appreciate most of these animals at zoos and wildlife reserves now, so it's hard to imagine visiting Washington D.C. and seeing a pair of alligators or grizzly bears strolling around the lawn!

Thomas Jefferson: 4 Mockingbirds & 2 Grizzly Bear cubs​​

John Quincy Adams: Silkworms

Andrew Jackson: An African Grey Parrot that swore so much that he was removed from the building during Jackson's funeral